Transfer Students
How to prepare
Many students choose to complete their pre-engineering studies at another institution and then transfer to the UW. Most, but not all, transfer students accepted into UW engineering programs have transferred from Washington State community colleges. The University of Washington Transfer Equivalency Guide shows how courses transfer from Washington Technical and Community Colleges. Students should review this page to make sure they are taking the appropriate courses.
Content and credits may be different at other institutions so using the guide is an important part of planning to ensure you have all the prerequisites you need. Students should meet with an advisor as early as possible for assistance in planning what classes to take.
To become an A&A student at the UW, transfer students must apply and be admitted to both the University of Washington and the A&A department. Admission to one does not imply admission to the other. UW Admissions info
Transferring from out of state schools or schools other than Washington State Technical and Community Colleges
Transferring from other four year schools or out of state school is more challenging when determining course equivalencies. Students should start the process early: collect documentation on courses and make sure that the documentation shows what material was covered and what text was used. Visit departmental web sites for comparisons or, if necessary, meet with each specific department to determine course equivalencies prior to the application process. Unfortunately, there isn’t a mechanism for evaluation of credits before a student has been offered admission to the University of Washington and accepted that offer.
Frequently Asked Transfer Student Questions
Where can I find the application for Upper Division Admission?
Please see the Application Procedure instructions
What if I don’t have all the prerequisites completed by the application deadline can I still apply?
You can still apply to the department having up to three courses in progress at the time of application and still be considered for admission. You must be registered for the courses during the summer quarter and have them completed by the end of summer quarter.
Please be advised that there are two courses listed in the autumn quarter that are not departmental courses. We strongly recommend that at least one of those be taken prior to the autumn quarter.
What if I can’t get all the prerequisites complete, can I still apply and take them sometime later?
No. The prerequisites were chosen because they contain material that you will need in order to be successful in completing the departmental course work.
Can I do a double major or degree within the College of Engineering?
The departments in the College of Engineering don’t have majors. The only option is to earn a double degree which requires 225 credits instead of the normal 180 credits.
In the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, we require students to complete all the required course work in sequence as shown on our schedules, and to maintain satisfactory progress. We are a small department and offer our courses only once a year in the quarter shown, so once you start the program you must complete all the required courses each year.
Undergraduate Program Contact
Marlo Anderson
Manager, Undergraduate Programs
marlo@aa.washington.edu
(206) 616-1115